Rankings of The University of Northampton

The University of Northampton is a public institution in Northampton, England which places particular emphasis on the student experience, promoting a personalised educational experience with lecturers who care about their students. Waterside Campus, Avenue and Park Campuses as well as their Innovation Center are the University of Nottingham’s main campus sites.

Latest ranking updates for The University of Northampton
  • March 2024: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings. Ranking position #2496.
  • December 2023: URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance update. The University of Northampton achieves place 2954.
  • September 2023: The Times Good University Guide by Subject (Business, Management and Marketing) update. The University of Northampton achieves place 99.
  • September 2023: The University of Northampton ranks 128 in the latest The Times Good University Guide from The Times and The Sunday Times.
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University rankings

    • #104 
    • #128 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #85 
    • #107 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #95 
    • #115 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #70 
    • #1001 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #92 
    • #2496 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #88 
    • #2954 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #82 
    • #592 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #87 
    • #1980 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #101 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #63 
    • #74 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #63 
    • #75 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Business

    • #65 
    • #77 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #79 
    • #100 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #81 
    • #102 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Design

    • #22 
    • #27 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Education

    • #34 
    • #41 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #47 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #42 
    • #54 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Engineering

    • #53 
    • #67 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #28 
    • #33 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #59 
    • #70 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #58 
    • #71 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Law

    • #77 
    • #95 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #83 
    • #101 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #84 
    • #103 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #49 
    • #66 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #55 
    • #67 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #61 
    • #74 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #18 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #39 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #67 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #56 
    • #70 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #84 
    • #105 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #87 
    • #109 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #91 
    • #113 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #58 
    • #69 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #62 
    • #75 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #62 
    • #78 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #69 
    • #82 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #74 
    • #89 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #56 
    • #71 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #56 
    • #72 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #57 
    • #73 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for The University of Northampton

Geography The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#18 
Social Studies & Humanities
Graphic Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#27 
Design
English The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#33 
Languages & Literature
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#41 
Education
Biology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#66 
Natural Sciences
Mechanical Engineering The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#67 
Engineering
Sports Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#71 
Sports Science
Music The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#74 
Arts Visual & Performing
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#77 
Business
Law The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#95 
Law

Student Ratings for The University of Northampton

Student satisfaction:
4.3 (based on 508 student ratings)
google logo Google ratings:
4.3 (based on 507 student ratings)
facebook logo Facebook ratings:
5.0 (based on 1 student ratings)

“The university is very well maintained and it always seems to be clean. The buildings are all very modern and well suited to the tasks that we the students have to carry out inside them. As well as that, the student population and the faculty are usually very kind and helpful, so all in all it makes it a comfortable and pleasant place to be.”

“There are a lot of international students on campus, which I was happy to see as an international student myself.”

About The University of Northampton

PROS

  • Students at Northampton frequently highly the active Student Union, known for organising many social events ranging from charity volunteering to nightlife. -The professors are popular students, describing them as true experts as well as kind and personable people. Teaching staff know you as an individual here.
  • Ranked among the top 200 in Europe according to Times Higher Education. Additionally, the university has had a range of its specific subject programs ranked highly.

CONS

  • A common complaint is that parking spaces are limited everywhere on campus. For this reason it’s better to take the bus.
  • Security staff have a reputation for being rude with students unnecessarily, but the university encourages students to report misconduct.

Key facts

Foundation year:
2005
Telephone:
+44 1604 735500
Address:
Boughton Green Road
NN2 7AL, Northampton
England UK
Website:
https://www.northampton.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 4.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • General Test
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of The University of Northampton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
69 /100
875 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 102 students of The University of Northampton participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for The University of Northampton in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 71.3

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of The University of Northampton

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
9080
postgraduates:
3010
Total:
12090
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
3560
Nursing and Midwifery:
2000
Education and Teaching:
975
Creative Arts and Design:
720
Performing Arts:
710
Psychology:
710
Sociology:
475
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
440
Law:
425
Social Policy:
365
Biosciences:
335
Computing:
290
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
235
Engineering (Non-Specific):
215
English Studies:
100
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
95
History:
80
Architecture, Building and Planning:
70
Materials and Technology:
40
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
India:
1185
Nigeria:
385
Pakistan:
255
China:
220
Thailand:
55
Nepal:
50
Vietnam:
45
Zimbabwe:
45
Bangladesh:
35
Ghana:
30
Kenya:
25
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
15
Malaysia:
15
Mauritius:
15
Algeria:
10
Albania:
10
Iraq:
10
South Africa:
10
Canada:
10
Australia:
5
Sri Lanka:
5
Indonesia:
5
Iran:
5
Lebanon:
5
Oman:
5
Qatar:
5
Saudi Arabia:
5
United Arab Emirates:
5
Cayman Islands:
5
United States:
5
Singapore:
5
Philippines:
5
Korea (South):
5
Japan:
5
Afghanistan:
5
Zambia:
5
Uganda:
5
Seychelles:
5
Ivory Coast:
5
Ethiopia:
5
Egypt:
5
Cameroon:
5
Switzerland:
5
Russia:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of The University of Northampton

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FAQ

The University of Northampton ranks #100 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

The University of Northampton ranks #2 in Northampton in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 3 universities in Northampton.

The University of Northampton is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, QS World University Rankings, Scimago Institutions Rankings, URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance and more. See all 12 rankings of The University of Northampton.

The University of Northampton achieved #101 in THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for The University of Northampton.

The University of Northampton achieved the highest ranking for Social Studies & Humanities. It is ranked #6 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Childhood & Youth Studies). See all subject rankings for The University of Northampton.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings The University of Northampton ranks #2 among universities in Northampton and #100 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of The University of Northampton.

In our meta ranking The University of Northampton ranks #100 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Northampton. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
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